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LL.M. and Post-J.D. Degrees by Category

Programs by Category

The Council of the Section of Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar of the American Bar Association (the “Council”) does not accredit or approve non-J.D. degrees or certificates. In its review of non-J.D. degree program applications, the Council determines whether the proposed degree program will interfere with the ability of the law school to operate in compliance with the Standards and to carry out its program of legal education. Acquiescence in a degree other than the J.D. degree is not an approval of the degree itself and, therefore, the law school may not announce that the degree is approved by the Council. The accreditation of non-J.D. degree programs is subject to the oversight of the law school’s or its university’s national accreditor. 

Post J.D. Programs by Category

Admiralty/Marine Affairs/Maritime/Ocean and Coastal
Charleston School of Law, LL.M.
Miami, University of, LL.M.
Tulane University, LL.M.

Advanced Legal Studies
Albany Law School, LL.M.; M.S.
San Diego, University of, M.S.

Advocacy
California Western School of Law,
Chicago-Kent College of Law, LL.M.
Faulkner University, LL.M.
Georgetown University, LL.M.
Loyola University-Chicago, LL.M.
Mississippi College, LL.M.

Agriculture and Food Law
Arkansas-Fayetteville, University of, LL.M.
Vermont Law School, M.S.; LL.M.

Air and Space Law
Mississippi, University of, LL.M.
Nebraska, University of, LL.M., LL.M. online, J.S.D.

Alternative Dispute Resolution
Georgia, University of, Certificate

American Law
Boston University, LL.M.
Brigham Young University, LL.M.
Brooklyn Law School, LL.M.
California-Irvine, University of, LL.M.
Dayton, University of, LL.M.
Duquesne University, LL.M.
Florida State University, LL.M. 
Minnesota, University of, LL.M.
Missouri, University of, LL.M.
New England Law | Boston, LL.M.
North Carolina, University of, LL.M.
Saint Louis University, LL.M. 
Seton Hall University, LL.M.
Temple University, LL.M.
Tulane University, LL.M.

American and International Law
Temple University, LL.M

American Legal Studies
Barry University (for international lawyers), LL.M.
Charlotte School of Law, LL.M.
Cleveland State University, M.L.S.
Hofstra University, LL.M.; M.A.
Kansas, University of, LL.M.
Liberty University, J.M.
Mississippi College of Law, LL.M.  
Regent University, LL.M.
St. Mary's University, LL.M.
Seattle University, LL.M.
Thomas Jefferson Law School (for international lawyers), LL.M.
Touro College, LL.M.
Vermont Law School, LL.M.

American Legal System
Cincinnati, University of, LL.M.
Michigan State University, LL.M.
William & Mary Law School, LL.M.

American Law Practice
Denver, University of, LL.M.

Animal Law
Lewis & Clark College, LL.M.; M.S.L.; S.J.D.
Vermont Law School, LL.M.

Appellate Advocacy
Loyola University-Chicago, LL.M.

Artificial Intelligence, Innovation, and Technology
Chicago-Kent College of Law, IIT, LL.M.

As Approved
California, University of-Los Angeles, LL.M.
Georgetown University, S.J.D.
Indiana University-Bloomington, LL.M.; Ph.D.
Louisiana State University, LL.M.
Michigan, University of, LL.M.; M.C.L.; S.J.D.
Northwestern University, LL.M.; M.S.L.; S.J.D.
Pennsylvania, University of, LL.M.; M.C.L.; S.J.D.
Pittsburgh, University of, S.J.D.
Stanford University, J.S.D.
Suffolk University, S.J.D.
Vanderbilt University, LL.M.
Wisconsin, University of,  S.J.D.

Asian Law
Temple University, LL.M.

Asian and Comparative Law
Washington, University of, LL.M.; Ph.D.

Banking and Finance Law
Boston University, LL.M.
Chicago-Kent School of Law, LL.M.
Fordham University, LL.M.
Wayne State University, LL.M.
Cooley Law School, LL.M.
Widener University, LL.M.

Bankruptcy Law
St. John's University, LL.M.

Bioethics 
Hofstra University, M.A.

Biotechnology and Genomics
Arizona State University, LL.M.

Business Law
Arizona State University, Certificate
Catholic University, LL.M.
Dayton, University of, LL.M.
Florida State University, LL.M.
George Washington University, LL.M.
Loyola University-Chicago, L.L.M.
Minnesota, University of, LL.M.
New York Law School, LL.M.
Northeastern University, Certificate 
San Diego, University of, LL.M.
Southern California, University of, LL.M
Suffolk University Law School, LL.M.
Western New England University, LL.M.
Widener University Delaware Law School, M.J.; D.L.; S.J.D.

Cannabis Law
Pacific-McGeorge, University of the, CLE Certificate

Child and Family Law
Hofstra University, LL.M.
Loyola University-Chicago, LL.M.; M.J.

Civil Law 
Mississippi College, LL.M.

Clinical Fellowship Program
Denver, University of, LL.M.

Commerce and Technology
New Hampshire, University of, LL.M.; M.A.S.

Communications Law
Catholic University, LL.M.
Michigan State University, LL.M.

Comparative Law/Comparative Legal Studies/Comparative Legal Thought
Alabama, University of, LL.M.
Dayton, University of, LL.M.; M.S.L.
Duke University, LL.M.
Fordham University, D.C.L.; LL.M.
George Washington University, LL.M. 
Indiana University-Bloomington, M.C.L.
Indiana University-Indianapolis, LL.M.
Iowa, University of, LL.M. 
Miami, University of, LL.M.
Notre Dame Law School, LL.M.
Pace University, LL.M.
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Law, LL.M.
Pittsburgh, University of, LL.M.
St. Mary's University, LL.M.
Santa Clara University, LL.M.
Southern Methodist University, LL.M.
Southern California, University of, M.C.L.
Tulane University, M.C.L.
Washington, University of, LL.M.; Ph.D.
Yeshiva University, LL.M.

Consumer Health Advocacy
Wisconsin, University of, Certificate

Corporate Law/Corporate Governance/Corporate Compliance 
Connecticut, University of, L.L.M.
Fordham University, LL.M.; M.S.L. (Both are Residential/Online)
Michigan, Univrsity of, M.A.C.L.
New York University, LL.M.
San Diego, University of, LL.M.
Santa Clara University, M.L.S.
Southern California, University of, Certificate (Online)
Stanford University, LL.M.
Wayne State University, LL.M.
Cooley Law School, LL.M.
Widener University Delaware Law School, D.L.; LL.M.; M.J,; S.J.D.

Cross Border Legal Studies
Buffalo, University of, LL.M. 
Texas A&M University, LL.M.

Criminal Law
Buffalo, University at, LL.M.
Case Western Reserve University, LL.M. (International)
Dayton, University of, LL.M.
New Hampshire, University of, LL.M.; M.A.S. (International)
Puerto Rico, University of, LL.M.
St. Mary's University (international), LL.M.

Cybersecurity and Information Privacy Law
Boston College Law School, M.L.S.
Chicago-Kent College of Law, IIT, Certificate
Drexel University, LL.M. 
George Mason University, LL.M. 
George Washington University, LL.M.
Indiana University-Bloomington, Graduate Certificate
Maryland, University of, M.S.
New York University, M.S.
Southern California, University of, Certificate; LL.M.
St. Thomas University, M.L.S.
Yeshiva University, M.L.S.

Democratic Governance and Rule of Law
Loyola University-Chicago, LL.M.

Dispute Resolution
Faulkner University, LL.M.
Fordham University, LL.M.
George Washington, LL.M.
Inter-American University, LL.M. 
The John Marshall Law School (Chicago), LL.M.
Missouri, University of, LL.M, Certificate (Non-Lawyers)
Mitchell Hamline School of Law, Certificate
Oregon, University of, M.A.; M.S.
Pepperdine University, M.D.R., LL.M.
Southern California, University of, M.D.R.; LL.M.; Certificate
Yeshiva University, LL.M.

Economic Law
George Mason University, LL.M.
Georgetown University, LL.M.
New York University, LL.M.
Stanford University, LL.M.

Education Law
Nova Southeastern University, M.S.L.
Samford University, Certificate

Elder Law
Stetson University, M.J.
Touro College Law Center, LL.M.
Western New England University, LL.M. 

Employee Benefits
The John Marshall Law School (Chicago), LL.M. 
Temple University, Certificate

Energy, Environment/Natural Resources
Buffalo, University of, LL.M.
Connecticut, University of, LL.M.
Denver, University of, LL.M.; M.L.S.; M.R.L.S. 
Florida State University, LL.M.
George Washington University, LL.M.
Georgetown University, LL.M.
Golden Gate University, LL.M.
Houston, University of, LL.M.
Idaho, University of, Certificate
Lewis and Clark College, LL.M.; M.S.L.
Loyola University, New Orleans, M.A.
New York University, LL.M.
Oklahoma, University of, LL.M.
Pace University, LL.M.; S.J.D.; Advanced Certificate
Pacific-McGeorge, University of the, LL.M.; J.S.D. 
Stanford University, LL.M.
Tulane University, LL.M.; M.J.
Utah, University of, LL.M.
Vermont Law School, LL.M.; M.E.L.P.; M.E.R.L.
West Virginia University, LL.M.

Enterprise Risk Management and Compliance
Case Western Reserve University, Master's, Certificate, Speciality Certificate
Drake University, LL.M.; M.J.
Loyola University-Chicago, M.J.
Seattle University, M.L.S. 
St. Mary’s University, Certificate

Entertainment, Arts & Sports
University of Miami

Entertainment and Media Law
Pepperdine University, Certificate; LL.M.
Southern California, University of, Certificate (online); LL.M.
Southwestern Law School, LL.M.

Entrepreneurship and Law
Cornell University, LL.M.
Duke University, LL.M.

Estate Planning
Boston University, Certificate
Golden Gate University, LL.M.
Miami, University of, LL.M.
Western New England University, LL.M.; M.S.

Experiential Law Teaching
Pacific, University of the, LL.M.

Fashion Law
Fordham University, LL.M.; M.S.L.

Financial Compliance
University of Southern California, Certificate

Financial Integrity
Case Western Reserve University, M.A.

Financial Services
Boston University, Certificate
New York Law School, LL.M.
Regent University, M.A.
Samford University, Certificate
Seton Hall University, LL.M.

Financial Technology and Regulation
Brooklyn Law School, M.S.L.

Forensics
Arizona Summit Law School, Certificate

Forensic Engineering
Denver, University of, M.L.S.

Gaming Law & Regulation
Nevada, University of
New Hampshire, University of, Certificate

Gender, International, and Comparative Law
American University, LL.M.

General
Akron, University of, M.S.L.
Alabama, University of, J.S.D.
Albany Law School, LL.M. (for international lawyers)
American University, S.J.D.
Arizona, University of, B.A.; LL.M.
Arizona State University, LL.M.
Boston College, LL.M.
Buffalo, University at, LL.M.; Undergraduate Minor; B.A.
California-Berkeley, University of, LL.M.; J.S.D.
California-Hastings, University of, M.S.L.; Certificate
Case Western Reserve University, S.J.D.
Catholic University, M.L.S.
Chicago, University of, D.C.L.; LL.M.; S.J.D.; M.C.L.; M.L.S.
Cleveland State University, LL.M.
Colorado, University of, LL.M.; M.S.L.
Columbia University, J.S.D.; LL.M.
Cornell Law School, J.S.D.; LL.M.
Creighton University, M.L.S.
Dayton, University of, LL.M.
Denver, University of, M.L.S.
District of Columbia, University of, LL.M.
Drake University, LL.M.; M.J.
Drexel University, LL.M.; B.A.; Minor
Emory University, LL.M. (residential/online); S.J.D. (residential/online)
Florida Coastal School of Law, LL.M.; M.S.L.
Florida International University, LL.M.; M.J.
Florida State University, J.M.
Fordham University, S.J.D.
George Mason University, J.M.
George Washington University, LL.M.; S.J.D.; M.S.L
Georgetown University, LL.M.
Georgia, University of, LL.M.; M.L.S.; Minor
Georgia State University, Certificate
Harvard University, LL.M.
Hawaii, University of, LL.M.; S.J.D.
Illinois, University of, J.S.D.; LL.M.
Indiana University-Indianapolis, LL.M.; M.J.; S.J.D.
Inter-American University, J.S.D.
Iowa, University of,LL.M.; M.S.L.; .S.J.D.
John Marshall Law School, M.J.
Kansas, University of, S.J.D.
Liberty University, J.M.
Loyola University-Chicago, LL.M.
Loyola Law School-Los Angeles, J.S.D.; LL.M.; M.L.S.
Loyola University-New Orleans, LL.M.
Maine, University of, M.S.; LL.M.; J.S.D.
Maryland, University of, LL.M.; M.L.S.
Minnesota, University of, S.J.D.
Mississippi College, LL.M.
Missouri-Kansas City, University of, LL.M.
Mitchell Hamline School of Law, LL.M.
Nebraska, University of, M.L.S.
New York University, LL.M.; J.S.D.
Northeastern University, LL.M.
Northwestern University, M.S.L.
Nova Southeastern University, B.S., LL.M.
Ohio State University, LL.M.; M.S.L.
Oregon, University of, LL.M.
Pacific, University of the, M.S.L.
Pennsylvania, University of, LL.M.
Pennsylvania State University-Dickinson Law, LL.M.
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Law, S.J.D.
Pepperdine University, M.L.S. (online)
Pittsburgh, University of, LL.M. 1.
Puerto Rico, University of, LL.M.
Regent University, M.A.
Richmond, University of (for international lawyers), LL.M.
Roger Williams University, M.S.L.
St. Mary's University, M.J.
Samford University, LL.M.; M.S.
San Diego, University of, LL.M.
Seton Hall University, M.S.J.
Southern California, University of, LL.M.; LL.M. online; Summer LL.M.
Southern Methodist University, LL.M.; S.J.D.
Southwestern Law School, LL.M. 
Stetson University, LL.M.
Suffolk Law Schools, LL.M.; S.J.D.
Syracruse, University of, LL.M.
Tennessee, University of, M.L.S.
Texas, University of, LL.M.
Texas A&M University, LL.M.
Thomas Jefferson School of Law, LL.M.; J.S.D.; M.S.L.
Toledo, University of, M.L.W.
Touro College, LL.M.
Tulane University, LL.M.; S.J.D.
Utah, University of, M.L.S.
Valparaiso University, LL.M.; S.J.D.
Virginia, University of, LL.M.; S.J.D.
Wake Forest University, LL.M.; M.S.L.; S.J.D.
Washburn University, M.S.
Washington University, LL.M.; M.J.
Western New England University, M.S.L.
Widener University Delaware Law School, LL.M.; M.J.
Willamette University, LL.M. 
Wisconsin, University of, LL.M.
Yale University, LL.M.; J.S.D.; M.S.L.; Ph.D.
Yeshiva University, J.S.D.; LL.M.

Global Antitrust Law & Economics
George Mason University, LL.M.

Global Business Law/Global Business and Financial Law
Chicago-Kent College of Law, LL.M.
Columbia University, LL.M. 
Drexel University, LL.M.

Global Capital Markets 
Michigan, University of, Certificate

Global Food Law
Michigan State University, LL.M.; M.J.

Global Legal Studies
Case Western University, LL.M.
John Marshall Law School (Chicago), LL.M.; M.S.
Michigan, University of; Certificate
Washburn University, LL.M.

Global Transactions
Michigan, University of, Certificate

Government/Public Policy/Law and Government
Albany Law School, LL.M.
American University, LL.M.
Creighton University, M.S.
George Washington University, LL.M.

Health Law
Albany Law School, LL.M.
California-Hastings, University of, M.S.
California Western, M.A.S.
Case Western Reserve University, S.J.D.
Creighton University, Post-J.D. Certificate
DePaul University, LL.M.; Certificate
Georgetown University, LL.M.
Georgia State University, Post-J.D. Certificate
Florida Coastal School of Law, LL.M.
Hofstra University, LL.M.; M.A.
Houston, University of, LL.M. 
Liberty University, J.M.
Loyola University-Chicago, LL.M.; M.J.; S.J.D. 
Loyola University, New Orleans, M.A. 
New York University, M.S.
Northeastern University, Certificate
Nova Southeastern University, M.S.L.
Oklahoma, University of, M.L.S.; LL.M.
Pace University, Advanced Certificate
Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico, LL.M.
Quinnipiac University, LL.M.
Saint Louis University, LL.M.
Samford University, Certificate
Seton Hall University, LL.M.
South Carolina, University of, M.L.S.
Washington, University of, LL.M. 
Widener University Delaware Law School, LL.M.; S.J.D.; M.J.; D.L

Healthcare Compliance
Drexel University, LL.M.
Northeastern University, Certificate
South Carolina, University of, Certificate
Southern California, University of, Certificate
Stetson University, M.Jur 
St. Mary’s University, Certificate

Homeland Security Law and Policy
University of Kansas, Graduate Certificate

Human Resources
Arizona State, Masters
Northeastern University, Certificate
Pittsburgh, University of, Graduate Certificate
University of Southern California, Certificate

Human Rights 
American University, LL.M.
Connecticut, University of, LL.M.
Iowa, University of, Certificate
Regent University, LL.M.
St. Thomas University (Florida), LL.M.; J.S.D. 
Seattle University, LL.M.

Immigration Law
Texas Southern University, LL.M.

Indigenous Law
Arizona, University of, LL.M.; M.P.S.; S.J.D.
Oklahoma, University of, LL.M.; M.L.S.
Tulsa, University of, M.J. 

Information Technology
Dayton, University of, LL.M.; M.L.S.
Fordham University, LL.M.
Suffolk University, LL.M.; S.J.D.

Insurance Law
Connecticut, University of, LL.M.

Intellectual Property
Akron, University of, Certificate (for non-J.D. students); LL.M.
Albany Law School, LL.M.
American University, LL.M.
Boston University, LL.M. 
Case Western Reserve University, LL.M.
Chicago-Kent College of Law, LL.M.
Dayton, University of. LL.M.
DePaul University, LL.M.
Fordham University, LL.M. 
George Mason University, LL.M.
George Washington University, LL.M.
Golden Gate University, LL.M.
Houston, University of, LL.M. 
John Marshall Law School (Chicago), LL.M.
Michigan State University,  LL.M.; M.J.
New Hampshire, University of, LL.M.; M.A.S.
Northeastern University, Certificate  
San Francisco, University of, LL.M.
Santa Clara University, LL.M.
Seton Hall University, LL.M.  
Suffolk University, Certificate
Texas A&M University, LL.M.; M.L.S.
Washington, University of, LL.M.
Washington University, LL.M.
Yeshiva University, LL.M.

Inter-American Law
Miami, University of, LL.M.

International Arbitration
American University, LL.M.
Miami, University of, LL.M.
Pepperdine University, LL.M.

International and Comparative Business Law
Stetson University, M.J.

International Business Law
Temple University, LL.M.

International Business and Trade Law
American University, LL.M.
Arizona, University of, LL.M.; S.J.D.
Boston University,  LL.M.
Case Western Reserve University LL.M.
Catholic University, LL.M.
Denver, University of , LL.M.
Fordham University, LL.M.
Georgetown University, LL.M.
New York University, LL.M. 
Oklahoma, University of, M.L.S.; LL.M.
Pacific-McGeorge, University of the, LL.M.
Pepperdine University, LL.M.
Southern California, University of, LL.M., Master's
Washington, University of, LL.M.

International Business Law and Dispute Resolution 
 Pittsburgh, University of, Graduate Certificate

International Commercial Law
Drexel University, LL.M.

International Human Rights
American University, LL.M.
Northwestern University, LL.M.
Notre Dame Law School, LL.M.; J.S.D. 

International Law/International Legal Studies/Comparative Law/Transnational Law 
Albany Law School, LL.M.
American University, LL.M.
Case Western Reserve University, LL.M.
Chicago-Kent College of Law, LL.M.; Certificate
DePaul University, LL.M.
Duke University, LL.M.
Fordham University, LL.M.
George Washington University, LL.M. 
Georgetown University, LL.M. 
Georgia, University of, Graduate Certificate
Golden Gate University, LL.M.; S.J.D.
Hofstra University, LL.M.
Houston, University of, LL.M.
Howard University, LL.M. 
Liberty University, J.M.; LL.M.
Loyola University-Chicago, S.J.D.
Miami, University of, LL.M.
Mississippi College, LL.M.
New York University, LL.M.
Notre Dame, University of, LL.M.
Pace University, Advanced Certificate
Pittsburgh, University of, LL.M.
Richmond, University of, LL.M.
St. John's University, LL.M.
St. Mary's University, LL.M. 
Santa Clara University, LL.M.
Southern Methodist University, LL.M.
Stanford University, LL.M. 
Temple University, LL.M.
Tulane University, LL.M.

International Taxation
California-Irvine, University of, LL.M.
Florida, University of, LL.M.
Michigan, University of, LL.M.
New York University, LL.M.

Juridical Studies
Boston College Law School, S.J.D..
Buffalo, University of, SUNY, J.S.D.
California-Los Angeles, University of, S.J.D.
Duke University, LL.M. 
Miami, University of, S.J.D.
Pennsylvania State University, Dickinson Law, S.J.D. 
Seattle University, S.J.D.
Syracuse University, S.J.D
Temple University, S.J.D.

Labor and Employment Law
Atlanta's  John Marshall Law School, LL.M. 
New York University, LL.M.
Nova Southeastern University, M.S.L.
Tulane University, M.J.
Wayne State University, LL.M.
Yeshiva University, M.S.L.

Latin American Studies/Comparative Law
Tulane University, M.C.L.

Law/Law and Policy
Golden Gate University, B.A.; Master of, MLS
Regent University, B.A.
Texas A&M University, Certificate

Law, Social Justice, and Diversity
University of Southern California, Graduate Certificate

Legal Doctrine and Analysis
Michigan State University

Legal Education
Samford University, Certificate
Temple University, LL.M.

Legal English
Boston University, Certificate
Pensylvania State University-Penn State Law, Certificate

Legal Innovation and Technology
Suffolk University, Certificate

Legal Paraprofessional
University of Arizona, Undergraduate Certificate

Legal Studies
Albany Law School, Certification
American University, M.L.S.
Arizona, University of, M.L.S.
Arizona State University, M.L.S.
California-Los Angeles, University of, M.L.S.
Capital University, M.L.S.
Catholic University, M.L.S. 
Cincinnati, University of, M.L.S.
Cornell University, M.S.L.S.
DePaul University, M.L.S.
Drexel University, M.L.S. 
Emory University, M.L.S.
Maine, University of, M.L.S.
Miami, University of, M.L.S.
Missouri-Kansas City, University of, M.L.S.
Northern Kentucky University, M.L.S.
Nebraska, University of, LL.M.
New Mexico, University of, M.L.S.
Northeastern University, M.L.S.
Nova Southeastern University, M.S.
Oklahoma City, University of, M.L.S.
Pennsylvania State - Dickinson, University of, M.L.S.
Pennsylvania State - Penn State, University of, M.L.S.
Pennsylvania, University of, Certificate
Seton Hall University, M.L.S.
Seattle University, LL.M.; M.L.S.
Southern California, University of, M.L.S., B.S.
St. Mary’s University, Certificate
Tennessee, University of, Certificate
Texas A&M University, M.L.S.
Vanderbilt University, M.L.S.
Vermont Law School, M.L.S.
Washington University, M.L.S.
Willamette University, M.L.S.
William and Mary Law School, M.L.S.

Legal Theory
New York University, LL.M.

Legislation
American University, LL.M.

Life Sciences
Suffolk University, M.S.L.

Litigation/Trial Advocacy
American University, LL.M.
Baylor University, LL.M.
Emory University, LL.M.
George Washington University, LL.M. 
Inter-American University, LL.M.
The John Marshall Law School (Chicago), LL.M.
Temple University, LL.M.

Logistics and Transportation
Florida Coastal, LL.M.

Masters of Law
Arkansas at Little Rock, Univeristy of, M.S.L.
San Francisco, University of, LL.M.
Wayne State University, M.S.L.
Western State College of Law, LL.M.

Media Advocacy
Northeastern University, M.S.

Mental Disability Law
New York Law School, M.A.

Military Law
Judge Advocate General's School, LL.M.
Mississippi College, LL.M.

National Security
Catholic University, LL.M.
George Washington University, LL.M.
Georgetown Unversity, LL.M.
Kansas, University of, M.S.
Maryland, University of, M.S.
Cooley Law School, LL.M.

Oil, Gas, and Energy
Oklahoma, University of, M.L.S.; LL.M.;

Organizational Ethics & Compliance
St. Thomas, University of, LL.M.

Paralegal Studies
Nova Southeastern University, Certificate
San Diego, University of, Post-Baccalaureate Certificate

Patent Law
Campbell University, Certificate
Case Western Reserve University, M.A.
Minnesota, University of, LL.M.; M.S.

Patent Prosecution
University of Notre Dame, Certificate

Practice of Law in the U.S.
Atlanta's John Marshall Law School, LL.M.

Practice Skills
Thomas Jefferson School of Law, LL.M.

Privacy Law/Data Security
Chicago-Kent College of Law, IIT, Certificate
Loyola University-Chicago, Certificate
Southern California, University of, Certificate; LL.M.

Public Administration/Public Policy
Montana, University of, M.P.A.
University of the Pacific, M.A.

Real Estate/Land Development
Fordham University, LL.M.
Inter-American University, LL.M.
Miami, University of, LL.M.
New York Law School, M.S.L.
Pace University, LL.M.
St. John’s University, LL.M.

Regulatory Compliance
Toledo, University of, Certificate
Western State College of Law, LL.M.

Research 
Indiana University-Bloomington, S.J.D.
Washington University, J.S.D.

Restorative Justice
Vermont Law School, M.A.; Certificate

Rule of Law
Loyola University-Chicago, LL.M.; M.J.

Securities and Financial Regulation
Georgetown University, LL.M.

Science of the Law
Chicago-Kent College of Law, J.S.D.
Connecticut, University of, S.J.D.

Social Work Administration
University of Southern California, Graduate Certificate

Space and Telecommunications
University of Nebraska, LL.M., LL.M. (online), J.S.D.; Certificate

Sports Law
Arizona State University, M.A.
Marquette University, LL.M. (for international lawyers)
Pepperdine University, LL.M.

Sustainable International Development
Washington, University of, LL.M.

Sustainability, Future Cities, and the Law 
Brooklyn Law School, M.S.L.

Taxation/Tax Law
Alabama, University of, LL.M.; M.J.
Baltimore, University of, LL.M.
Boston University, LL.M.; Online program, LL.M.; M.S.L.
California-Irvine, University of, LL.M.
Capital University, LL.M.; M.T.
Denver, University of, LL.M.; M.T.
DePaul University, LL.M.
Emory University, LL.M.
Florida, University of, LL.M.; S.J.D.
Georgetown University, LL.M.
Golden Gate University, LL.M.
Houston, University of, LL.M.
Loyola Law School-Los Angeles, LL.M.; M.S.; M.T.
Loyola University-Chicago, LL.M.
Miami, University of, LL.M.
Missouri-Kansas City, University of, LL.M.
New York Law School, LL.M.
New York University, LL.M.; M.S.L.
Northwestern University, LL.M. 
Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico, L.L.M., M.L.S.
San Diego, University of, LL.M.; Diploma
San Francisco, University of, LL.M.; M.L.S.T.
Southern Methodist University, LL.M.
Suffolk University, LL.M.
Temple University, LL.M.; M.S.
Villanova University, LL.M., Masters
Washington. University of, LL.M.
Washington University, LL.M.; M.L.S.
Wayne State University, LL.M.
Cooley Law School, LL.M.

Technology Law and Policy
Georgetown University, LL.M, M.L.T 

Technology, Innovation, and Entrepreneurship
Seattle University, LL.M.

Title IX Compliance
Tulane University, Certificate

Trade Regulation
New York University, LL.M.

Trauma-Informed Advocacy in Legal Systems
Mitchell Hamline School of Law, Certificate

Tribal Policy, Law, and Government
Arizona State University, LL.M.
Arizona, University of, Undergraduate Certificate
Mitchell Hamline School of Law, ICWA “Gold Standard” Certificate
Seattle University, LL.M.

U.S. Law/U.S. Legal System
Baltimore, University of LL.M.
California-Davis, University of, LL.M.
California-Hastings, University of, LL.M.
California Western, LL.M.
Connecticut, University of, LL.M.
Duke University, LL.M.
Florida Coastal School of Law, LL.M.
Florida, University of, LL.M.
Fordham University, LL.M. (Residential/Online)
George Mason University, LL.M.
Georgia State University, LL.M.
Golden Gate University, LL.M.
Houston, University of, LL.M.
John Marshall Law School (The), Chicago, LL.M.
Loyola University-New Orleans, LL.M.
New England Law | Boston, LL.M.
Northeastern University, Graduate Certificate
Pepperdine University, LL.M.
San Diego, University of, LL.M.
St. John's University, LL.M.
St. Thomas, University of , LL.M.
Santa Clara University, LL.M.
Suffolk University, LL.M.
Texas Tech University, LL.M.
Washington University, LL.M.
Washington University (online), LL.M.
Washington University (Executive), LL.M.
Wayne State University, LL.M.
Cooley Law School, LL.M.

U.S. Legal Studies Programs for Foreign Lawyers or International Students

  • Alabama, University of, LL.M.
  • Atlanta's John Marshall Law School, LL.M.
  • Baltimore, University of, LL.M.
  • Barry University, LL.M.
  • Boston University, LL.M.
  • Brigham Young University, LL.M.
  • Brooklyn Law School, LL.M.
  • California-Davis, University of, LL.M.
  • California-Hastings, University of, LL.M.
  • California-Los Angeles, University of, LL.M.
  • California Western University, LL.M./M.C.L.
  • Case Western Reserve University, LL.M.
  • Catholic University of America, LL.M.
  • Chicago-Kent College of Law, LL.M.
  • Connecticut, University of, LL.M.
  • Dayton, University of, LL.M.
  • Denver, University of, LL.M.
  • Duke University, LL.M.
  • Duquesne University, LL.M.
  • Florida Coastal School of Law, LL.M.
  • Florida International University, LL.M.
  • Florida State University, LL.M.
  • Georgetown University, LL.M.
  • Georgia State University, LL.M.
  • Golden Gate University, LL.M.
  • Hawaii, University of, LL.M.
  • Houston, University of, LL.M.
  • Howard University, LL.M.
  • Indiana University-Indianapolis, LL.M.
  • The John Marshall Law School (Chicago), LL.M.
  • Louisiana State University, LL.M.
  • Loyola University-Chicago, LL.M.
  • Loyola University-New Orleans, LL.M.
  • Marquette Unviersity, LL.M.
  • Miami, University of, LL.M.
  • Michigan State University, LL.M.
  • Mitchell Hamline School of Law, LL.M.
  • Minnesota, University of, LL.M.
  • New England Law | Boston, LL.M.
  • New York University, LL.M.
  • North Carolina, University of, LL.M.
  • Ohio State University, LL.M.
  • Pace University, LL.M.
  • Pacific-McGeorge, University of, LL.M
  • Pennsylvania State University-Dickinson Law, LL.M.
  • Pennsylania State University-Penn State Law, LL.M.; S.J.D.
  • Regent University, LL.M.
  • Richmond, University of, LL.M.
  • St. John's University, LL.M.
  • Saint Louis University, LL.M.
  • St. Mary's University, LL.M.
  • San Diego, University of, LL.M.
  • San Francisco, University of, LL.M.
  • Santa Clara University, LL.M.
  • Seattle University, LL.M.
  • Southern California, University of, LL.M.
  • Southwestern Law School, LL.M.
  • Suffolk University, LL.M.
  • Syracuse University, LL.M., S.J.D.
  • Temple University, LL.M.
  • Texas A&M University, LL.M.
  • Thomas Jefferson School of Lawl, LL.M.
  • Touro College, LL.M.
  • Tulsa, University of, LL.M.
  • Valparaiso University, LL.M.
  • Vanderbilt University, LL.M.
  • Vermont Law School, LL.M.
  • Wake Forest University, LL.M.
  • Washburn University, LL.M.
  • Washington and Lee University, LL.M.
  • Washington University, LL.M.
  • William & Mary, College of, LL.M.
  • Cooley Law School, LL.M.

A Note to Graduates of Law Schools Located Outside the United States:
Degrees Other Than a J.D. and Bar Admissions

In order to obtain a license to practice law in the United States, all candidates must apply for bar admission through a state board of bar examiners. Although this board is ordinarily an agency of the highest court in the jurisdiction, occasionally the board is connected to the state's bar association. The criteria for eligibility to take the bar examination or to otherwise qualify for bar admission are set by each state, not by the ABA or the Council of the Section of Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar.

In order to sit for the bar examination, most states require an applicant to hold a Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from a law school that meets established educational standards. A J.D. earned at an ABA-approved law school meets the educational requirements in every jurisdiction in the United States. For those individuals who have not earned a J.D. degree from an ABA-approved law school, bar admission authorities have developed varying requirements and criteria to ascertain if such individuals meet the minimum educational requirements for bar admission. In most jurisdictions individuals who lack such a J.D. will find that they do not satisfy the minimum educational requirements for bar admission and are ineligible to take the bar exam. In some of the remaining states, graduates of foreign law schools will find that additional schooling such as an LL.M. is required, and a few others recognize with regularity the sufficiency of a specific foreign legal education. A number offer an alternative licensure mechanism known as a Foreign Legal Consultant which is a limited license to practice. And finally, some jurisdictions will allow individuals to be eligible for admission without examination under certain conditions if they have been admitted to the bar in another U.S. jurisdiction.

In the past few years, there has been a large increase in the number of graduates from schools located outside the United States enrolled in advanced degree programs (such as the LL.M.). In fact, roughly half of all the individuals currently enrolled in LL.M. programs are graduates of foreign law schools. Upon graduating, many of these individuals return to their home country without seeking or obtaining bar licensure in the United States. However, an increasing number of these individuals seek to be admitted to a state bar.

Unlike the J.D. degree bestowed by an ABA-approved law school, which carries the indicia that the holder of that degree has completed a course of study imparting standards entitling him or her to engage in the practice of law, advanced degree programs at ABA-approved law schools are not regulated, and thus, not "approved." As a result, such degrees vary in content and rigor. In other words, the American Bar Association does NOT accredit degrees of any kind other than the J.D.

It is the position of the Council of the Section of Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar of the American Bar Association that no graduate degree in law (LL.M., M.C.L., S.J.D., etc.) is or should be a substitute for the first professional degree in law (J.D.) and that no graduate degree should substitute for the J.D. in order to meet the legal education requirements for admission to the bar.

As a result of the variance in state bar admission rules, the ABA strongly encourages individuals to contact the state board of bar examiners in the state(s) in which they are interested in being admitted to ascertain its requirements to sit for the bar examination. Contact information and a summary of bar admission requirements for all U.S. jurisdictions is available in the Comprehensive Guide to Bar Admission Requirements, which can be downloaded for free or purchased in the ABA webstore. Visit the Section's Publications page for the most recent edition.